Student and Faculty Perceptions of Telepresence Courses

Authors

Qijie Cai, Minnesota State University, MankatoFollow
Michael Manderfeld, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jude Higdon, Minnesota State University, MankatoFollow
Carrie Lewis Miller, Minnesota State University, MankatoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-19-2015

Abstract

Key Takeaways

• To deliver a high-quality learning experience to remote learning sites, Minnesota State University, Mankato, invested in telepresence-enhanced classrooms and then surveyed stakeholders to learn about their experiences and perceptions.
• Both students and faculty reported that the telepresence technologies were easy to use and helped them connect with one another in synchronous distance learning settings.
• Although faculty reported a lower level of connection with students — perhaps indicating a need for training in specific teaching strategies — students said they preferred classes hosted via telepresence to asynchronous learning environments.

Department

IT Solutions

Publication Title

Educause Review

Recommended Citation

Cai, V., Manderfeld, M., Hidgon, J., & Miller, C. L. (2015, July 19). Student and faculty perceptions of telepresence courses. EDUCAUSE Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2015/7/student-and-faculty-perceptions-of-telepresence-courses

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